Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU

Job Details

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) within a comprehensive stroke center. The ideal candidate will provide care for a diverse group of neurological patients, with specific expertise in stroke management, ICP monitoring, and critical care patient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patients in a 26-bed Neuro and Surgical ICU.
• Oversee ICP monitoring and ventilator management.
• Administer and titrate medications, including drips and invasive equipment.
• Utilize specialized equipment for EVD management, ventilator support, and temperature management.
• Participate in weekend rotations and float to other ICUs and intermediate units as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a critical care setting.
• Experience with ICP monitoring, ventilator management, and telemetry is required.
• Must possess ACLS, BCLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted; local applicants are welcomed.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: 12 hours, primarily overnight from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Rotational schedule including every other weekend.
• No block scheduling; shifts will be assigned per unit needs.

Orientation and Scrubs

• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue or White, or a combination of both. Not provided.

Unit Systems

• Medication Management: Pyxis
• Documentation: EPIC
• Communication: SBAR

Additional Information

Candidates must successfully pass EKG Testing before starting in this specialty role.